Ten Ways to Prepare Students for the World of Work:
Writing Skills, Speaking Skills, Teamwork Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Initiative, Working Under Pressure, Attention to Details, Time Management, Honesty, Love of Learning
XAP.COMEvaluate interests, skills, personality and values to help determine possible career choices. XAP.COM
Vocational Information Center Explore vocational and technical careers, check out the skills employers really want, find a trade school, research technical topics and take a look at the current job market. Vocational Information Center
National Youth Employment Coalition A non-partisan national organization dedicated to promoting policies and initiatives that help youth succeed in becoming lifelong learners, productive workers and self-sufficient citizens. National Youth Employment Coalition
Dr. William Daggett The International Center for Leadership in Education provides services to schools, school districts and states to help them improve their education systems. Dr. William Daggett
Engineering JobsContains a comprehensive listing of company job openings and links to other engineering job resources. Engineering Jobs
ExploringA worksite-based program, Exploring is part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old. Provides experiences that help young people mature and prepares them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities. Exploring
Job FactoryOne of the largest job databases on the Internet. Job Factory
Job Hunt A mega list of on-line job search resources and services. Job Hunt
Occupational Outlook Handbook Access the 2002-2003 Handbook with occupational information including working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook
Outcomes of School Career Development This ERIC document posits that career development programs in schools must do more than provide information. Outcomes of School Career Development
National Career Development Guideline s ERIC summarizes major activities of the National Career Development Guidelines initiative and suggests resources for those who wish to use the Guidelines. National Career Development Guidelines
Student Transition AllianceFollow seven recent high school graduates, all from unique backgrounds and walks of life, as they explore new adventures and experience life after high school. Student Transition Alliance
South Central Pennsylvania Career Information SystemContains many links to other excellent career sites with items of interest for students, job seekers, educators, and career providers. South Central Pennsylvania Career Information System
A Guide to Post Secondary SchoolsProvides helpful information about career education and career schools. Access information by county/region, career area, or specific school. A Guide to Post Secondary Schools
Accounting and Financial Jobs Employer listings devoted solely to financial professionals at all levels of careers ranging from staff positions to mid-management to CFO’s.Accounting and Financial Jobs
America's Job BankSponsored by the Public Employment Service, this site has information on jobs available all over the country with information for employers and job seekers.America's Job Bank
Resource GuideCan be used as a classroom tool to guide students and jobseekers through career exploration exercises. Intended to be used in conjunction with the 2003 edition of the Pennsylvania Career Guide. Resource Guide
Pennsylvania STEM Initiative The STEM initiative is a statewide partnership dedicated to preparing PA for global competitiveness through a statewide strategy of enhancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and career development opportunities for PA students and communities. PA STEM Initiative
Quest USASend a resume on-line (free) and contact thousands of employers. Quest USA
Brave New Work Worl d Monitor the daily news and trends affecting the world of work. Brave New Work World
Career CityContains a comprehensive listing of job fairs throughout the USA and a job database that offers 125,000+ openings. Career City
Career PathAn indispensable resource for anyone who is looking for employment in or near any major US city. Includes the Sunday job listings from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and several other big city daily newspapers. Career Path
Career ParkOffers employment opportunities with some of the world’s most respected and fastest growing employers. Career Park
Career Link PA’s one-step on-line resource for job seeker services, employer services, social services and training. Career Link
Census in Schools Learn about the Census in Schools program which provides teaching tools, resource materials Census in Schools
Career Voyages This web site is designed to provide information on high-growth, high-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs. Start exploring career options—whether you are in high school, have graduated, have a 2-year or 4-year degree, or have knowledge and skills acquired through training centers, on-the-job training, or work experience. Career Voyages
Diversity Career Center Dedicated to providing career self-development information to all minorities. The Minorities’ Job Bank contains the largest database of equal opportunity employers committed to workplace diversity. Diversity Career Center
U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics Employment projections, fast-growing occupations, and other employment-related statistical data and analyses. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
The Princeton ReviewA good site for information on practicing for your SAT’s, on taking your LSAT’s or MCAT’s, on choosing a school, and on the college admissions process. The Prinston Review
The Career KeyHelps in choosing a career, choosing a college major or training program, and in career planning. Take The Career Key, a professional test or quiz that measures skills, abilities, talents, values, interests, and personality. The Career Key
Post Secondary Education Opportunity Information for those who formulate, fund, and administer public policy and programs about the condition of and influences that affect postsecondary education opportunity for all Americans. Post Secondary Education Opportunity
PHEAA Mentor PHEAA Mentor is a great site for College applications, financial aid information, campus descriptions, and more. PHEAA Mentor
PHEAA Preparing today's youth for successful careers tomorrow, this site is full of activities and information for students, parents, teachers, and counselors. PHEAA
PHEAA Information Useful for K-8 Counselors This Website has information that can be used by counselors who work with kids not in high school. The Website has a few activity books as well as some planners that can be used by elementary and middle school children.
Pennsylvania Career Clusters This booklet focuses on a sampling of careers within the 16 career clusters. The information can greatly assist students in focusing on vital career information as they plan for the future. Pennsylvania Career Clusters
Pennsylvania Labor Market Information The Center for Workforce Information and Analysis is PA’s designated provider of employment statistics. PA Labor Market Information
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week An intensive program that educates high school students about the American free enterprise system. PA Free Enterprise Week
Pennsylvania Career Guide Contains wage and job outlook information for over 180 occupations, interest assessments, sources for financial aid, and contact information for Pennsylvania's public schools, PA Career Guide
Pennsylvania Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators PASFAA is a professional organization established to encourage and assist the professional preparation, effectiveness, and recognition of student financial aid administrators in postsecondary educational institutions and to assist secondary school counselors and administrators interested in the development of student financial aid programs. PA Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Groundhog Job Shadow Students across America "shadow" workplace mentors as they go through a normal day on the job. National Groundhog Job Shadow
National Career Development Association NCDA is the recognized leader in developing standards for both career counseling and the evaluation of career information materials. NCDA works with licensing and credentialing bodies to support the recognition of career counselors and career development facilitators. NCDA also sets ethical standards for the field including guidelines for the provision of career services on the Internet. National Career Development Association
Kids and the Power of Work A program of the National Child Labor Committee, Kapow is a national network of business and elementary school partnerships which introduces students to career awareness through professionally developed lessons taught by business volunteers in the classroom. Kids and the Power of Work
Census Bureau See the Jobs homepage where you can search job categories, available jobs, job applications, and job incentives. Jobs at the Census Bureau
ACT Choosing a Career By following these steps, a student can make an informed career decision by knowing and evaluating option. ACT Choosing a Career
Association for Women in Science Dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Association for Women in Science
Competencies in Assessment and Evaluation for School Counselors The Association for Assessment in Counseling (AAC) is an organization of counselors, counselor educators, and other professionals that advocates the counseling profession by providing leadership, training, and research in the creation, development, production, and use of assessment and diagnostic techniques. Competencies in Assessment for School Counselors
Developmental Career Programs for Schools As a professional counselor or counselor educator, you are the linchpin to helping clients and students with the challenges that they face each and every day. For more than fifty years, the American Counseling Association has dedicated itself to helping you with the resources, services, products and information you need to be successful. Developmental Career Programs for Schools
Federal Student Aid (for Counselors) The High School Counselor's Handbook describes the student financial aid programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It includes an extensive section on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and lists useful telephone numbers, publications, and web sites about student aid. Federal Student Aid (for Counselors)
Information for Counselors Helping young people succeed—that's what the job of a high school counselor is all about. By guiding students through the complex transition from adolescence into adulthood, counselors shape the future of society. Information for Counselors
Information for Counselors Competencies (NCDA) Describes the eleven competencies that an individual must demonstrate to become a career counselor. Information for Counselors Competencies
Job Bank USA Specializes in providing employment networking and information services to job candidates, employers, and recruitment firms. Job Bank USA
Job Source Provides extensive links to employment openings with state and federal government. Job Source
Jobs for the Future Seeks to accelerate the educational and economic advancement of youth and adults struggling in our economy. Jobs for the Future
BridgesStudents can explore educational goals and make plans for the future. Bridges provides systems that help counselors and organizations achieve goals. Bridges
Other Career Resources
Ten Ways to Prepare Students for the World of Work:
Writing Skills, Speaking Skills, Teamwork Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Initiative, Working Under Pressure, Attention to Details, Time Management, Honesty, Love of LearningCareer Development Activities List:
Career Development Activities List.pdf
Career Development Powerpoint:
Career Development Powerpoint.pdf
A Career Guidance Model for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities:
A Career Guidance Model for Adolescent with Learning Disabilities.pdf
Career Standards:
Career Development.doc
Career Futures:
Career Futures.odt
Career Information:
Career Information.odt 
Career Information II.odt
Career Planning in Middle School:Career Programs:
Career Programs.odt
Designing a Career Development Workshop:
Designing a Career Development Workshop.pdf
Learn about Career Choices:PHEAA Career Education and Development Training:
Archive.zip
PDE Career Developmental Goals for Counseling and Guidance:
PDEDevelopmentalGoals.odt
Education Planner: Middle School Activity Book
Middle School Activity Book.pdf
PHEAA Acquisition, Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Retention Activities:
Exercise Your Mind:
Exercise Your Mind.pdf
Elementary Book Resources:
Elementary Book Resoruces.xls
PA Occupational Outlook Handbook (2006):
Websites:
XAP.COM Evaluate interests, skills, personality and values to help determine possible career choices.XAP.COM
Vocational Information Center Explore vocational and technical careers, check out the skills employers really want, find a trade school, research technical topics and take a look at the current job market.
Vocational Information Center
National Youth Employment Coalition A non-partisan national organization dedicated to promoting policies and initiatives that help youth succeed in becoming lifelong learners, productive workers and self-sufficient citizens.
National Youth Employment Coalition
Dr. William Daggett The International Center for Leadership in Education provides services to schools, school districts and states to help them improve their education systems.
Dr. William Daggett
Engineering Jobs Contains a comprehensive listing of company job openings and links to other engineering job resources. Engineering Jobs
Exploring A worksite-based program, Exploring is part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old. Provides experiences that help young people mature and prepares them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities. Exploring
Job Factory One of the largest job databases on the Internet. Job Factory
Job Hunt A mega list of on-line job search resources and services. Job Hunt
Monster Board Job search information, resume building, and employer profiles. Monster Board
Occupational Outlook Handbook Access the 2002-2003 Handbook with occupational information including working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook
Outcomes of School Career Development This ERIC document posits that career development programs in schools must do more than provide information. Outcomes of School Career Development
National Career Development Guideline s ERIC summarizes major activities of the National Career Development Guidelines initiative and suggests resources for those who wish to use the Guidelines. National Career Development Guidelines
Student Transition Alliance Follow seven recent high school graduates, all from unique backgrounds and walks of life, as they explore new adventures and experience life after high school. Student Transition Alliance
South Central Pennsylvania Career Information System Contains many links to other excellent career sites with items of interest for students, job seekers, educators, and career providers. South Central Pennsylvania Career Information System
A Guide to Post Secondary Schools Provides helpful information about career education and career schools. Access information by county/region, career area, or specific school. A Guide to Post Secondary Schools
Accounting and Financial Jobs Employer listings devoted solely to financial professionals at all levels of careers ranging from staff positions to mid-management to CFO’s.Accounting and Financial Jobs
America's Job Bank Sponsored by the Public Employment Service, this site has information on jobs available all over the country with information for employers and job seekers.America's Job Bank
Resource Guide Can be used as a classroom tool to guide students and jobseekers through career exploration exercises. Intended to be used in conjunction with the 2003 edition of the Pennsylvania Career Guide. Resource Guide
Pennsylvania STEM Initiative The STEM initiative is a statewide partnership dedicated to preparing PA for global competitiveness through a statewide strategy of enhancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and career development opportunities for PA students and communities.
PA STEM Initiative
Quest USA Send a resume on-line (free) and contact thousands of employers. Quest USA
Brave New Work Worl d Monitor the daily news and trends affecting the world of work. Brave New Work World
Career City Contains a comprehensive listing of job fairs throughout the USA and a job database that offers 125,000+ openings. Career City
Career Path An indispensable resource for anyone who is looking for employment in or near any major US city. Includes the Sunday job listings from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and several other big city daily newspapers. Career Path
Career Park Offers employment opportunities with some of the world’s most respected and fastest growing employers. Career Park
Career Link PA’s one-step on-line resource for job seeker services, employer services, social services and training. Career Link
Census in Schools Learn about the Census in Schools program which provides teaching tools, resource materials Census in Schools
Career Voyages This web site is designed to provide information on high-growth, high-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs. Start exploring career options—whether you are in high school, have graduated, have a 2-year or 4-year degree, or have knowledge and skills acquired through training centers, on-the-job training, or work experience. Career Voyages
Diversity Career Center Dedicated to providing career self-development information to all minorities. The Minorities’ Job Bank contains the largest database of equal opportunity employers committed to workplace diversity. Diversity Career Center
U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics Employment projections, fast-growing occupations, and other employment-related statistical data and analyses.
Bureau of Labor and Statistics
The Princeton Review A good site for information on practicing for your SAT’s, on taking your LSAT’s or MCAT’s, on choosing a school, and on the college admissions process.
The Prinston Review
10 Fastest Growing Occupation s Wondering where the hot jobs are? Visit this site to find out.
10 Fastest Growing Occupations
The Career Key Helps in choosing a career, choosing a college major or training program, and in career planning. Take The Career Key, a professional test or quiz that measures skills, abilities, talents, values, interests, and personality.
The Career Key
ONet Occupational information network.
ONet
Post Secondary Education Opportunity Information for those who formulate, fund, and administer public policy and programs about the condition of and influences that affect postsecondary education opportunity for all Americans.
Post Secondary Education Opportunity
PHEAA Mentor PHEAA Mentor is a great site for College applications, financial aid information, campus descriptions, and more.
PHEAA Mentor
PHEAA Preparing today's youth for successful careers tomorrow, this site is full of activities and information for students, parents, teachers, and counselors.
PHEAA
PHEAA Information Useful for K-8 Counselors This Website has information that can be used by counselors who work with kids not in high school. The Website has a few activity books as well as some planners that can be used by elementary and middle school children.
K-8 CounselorsPennsylvania Career Clusters This booklet focuses on a sampling of careers within the 16 career clusters. The information can greatly assist students in focusing on vital career information as they plan for the future.
Pennsylvania Career Clusters
Pennsylvania Labor Market Information The Center for Workforce Information and Analysis is PA’s designated provider of employment statistics.
PA Labor Market Information
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week An intensive program that educates high school students about the American free enterprise system.
PA Free Enterprise Week
Pennsylvania Career Guide Contains wage and job outlook information for over 180 occupations, interest assessments, sources for financial aid, and contact information for Pennsylvania's public schools,
PA Career Guide
Pennsylvania Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators PASFAA is a professional organization established to encourage and assist the professional preparation, effectiveness, and recognition of student financial aid administrators in postsecondary educational institutions and to assist secondary school counselors and administrators interested in the development of student financial aid programs.
PA Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Groundhog Job Shadow Students across America "shadow" workplace mentors as they go through a normal day on the job.
National Groundhog Job Shadow
National Career Development Association NCDA is the recognized leader in developing standards for both career counseling and the evaluation of career information materials. NCDA works with licensing and credentialing bodies to support the recognition of career counselors and career development facilitators. NCDA also sets ethical standards for the field including guidelines for the provision of career services on the Internet.
National Career Development Association
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' Counseling Tooks See the counseling tools located on the left side of homepage.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' Counseling Tools
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Search career options and take career surveys.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Kids and the Power of Work A program of the National Child Labor Committee, Kapow is a national network of business and elementary school partnerships which introduces students to career awareness through professionally developed lessons taught by business volunteers in the classroom.
Kids and the Power of Work
Census Bureau See the Jobs homepage where you can search job categories, available jobs, job applications, and job incentives.
Jobs at the Census Bureau
ACT Choosing a Career By following these steps, a student can make an informed career decision by knowing and evaluating option.
ACT Choosing a Career
Association for Women in Science Dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
Association for Women in Science
Competencies in Assessment and Evaluation for School Counselors The Association for Assessment in Counseling (AAC) is an organization of counselors, counselor educators, and other professionals that advocates the counseling profession by providing leadership, training, and research in the creation, development, production, and use of assessment and diagnostic techniques.
Competencies in Assessment for School Counselors
Developmental Career Programs for Schools As a professional counselor or counselor educator, you are the linchpin to helping clients and students with the challenges that they face each and every day. For more than fifty years, the American Counseling Association has dedicated itself to helping you with the resources, services, products and information you need to be successful.
Developmental Career Programs for Schools
Federal Student Aid (for Counselors) The High School Counselor's Handbook describes the student financial aid programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It includes an extensive section on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and lists useful telephone numbers, publications, and web sites about student aid.
Federal Student Aid (for Counselors)
Information for Counselors Helping young people succeed—that's what the job of a high school counselor is all about. By guiding students through the complex transition from adolescence into adulthood, counselors shape the future of society. Information for Counselors
Information for Counselors Competencies (NCDA) Describes the eleven competencies that an individual must demonstrate to become a career counselor. Information for Counselors Competencies
Job Bank USA Specializes in providing employment networking and information services to job candidates, employers, and recruitment firms. Job Bank USA
Job Source Provides extensive links to employment openings with state and federal government. Job Source
Jobs for the Future Seeks to accelerate the educational and economic advancement of youth and adults struggling in our economy. Jobs for the Future
Bridges Students can explore educational goals and make plans for the future. Bridges provides systems that help counselors and organizations achieve goals.
Bridges